The Detroit Lions are going to be in the mix for a playoff spot up until the very end of the regular season. A healthy Calvin Johnson will be pertinent to the Lions late season success in the NFC North.
The Lions official website reported that Jim Caldwell and the Lions may decide to sit the NFL’s best wide receiver down a few weeks, so that he can rest and heal a nagging ankle injury.
Lions may sit Calvin Johnson for a few weeks to get him healthy
— Detroit Lions (@Lions_Insider) October 6, 2014
Johnson left Sundays game after he took a hit from Leodis McKelvin to his right knee. He finished the game with one reception for seven yards before exiting.